Architectural Projects Coordinator
Role Overview
Reports to the Project Manager, Housing Services, and provides technical expertise for residential building improvement, renovation, and new construction projects.
The assignment is a 16-month temporary, full-time replacement position.
Scheduled hours are 35 per week.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role overview
Reports to the Project Manager, Housing Services, and provides technical expertise for residential building improvement, renovation, and new construction projects.
The assignment is a 16-month temporary, full-time replacement position.
Scheduled hours are 35 per week.
Responsibilities
- Plan, design, implement, and manage residential building improvement, renovation, and construction projects.
- Inspect projects and monitor consultants and contractors for compliance with contracts, legislation, and Regional policies.
- Attend site meetings, direct deficiency corrections, negotiate change orders, issue stop-work orders, and recommend contract termination when needed.
- Assess residential building systems and contribute cost estimates and research to annual and multi-year capital plans.
- Prepare drawings and tender specifications and advise on major renovation improvements.
- Develop consultant business cases and tender specifications; review submissions and participate in selection interviews.
- Advise property management about legislative changes, hazardous materials, and unplanned building issues.
- Monitor code, bylaw, and legislative changes and recommend building modifications for compliance, efficiency, and safety.
- Prepare project reports, correspondence, and briefings and recommend courses of action.
Qualifications
- Three-year community college technology program in Architectural or Engineering Sciences or related field, or approved equivalent education and experience.
- OACETT Certified Engineering Technologist or AATO Architectural Technologist certification, or registration in an approved equivalent professional association.
- At least five years of related residential building construction, renovation, and maintenance experience, including designs, plans, specifications, and contract administration.
- Valid Ontario Class G driver’s license and reliable vehicle for corporate business.
- Knowledge of residential building design, cost estimating, construction, and maintenance across structural, architectural, and engineering disciplines.
- Knowledge of residential building elements and systems, applicable legislation and bylaws, regulations, and building design and maintenance standards.
Compensation
- Hourly salary range is $55.32–$60.12.
Workplace
- Primary work location is HHS Newmarket, 17150 Yonge Street, Newmarket, Ontario.
- Hybrid work opportunities may apply.
About York Region
York Region is a local government serving nine municipalities and describes its workplace as collaborative and committed to inclusive communities.
The posting describes pension, wellness, and employee assistance offerings, subject to eligibility.
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